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Man, 31, arrested after report of sexual assault in Morrisons car park in Northampton
A 31-year-old man has been arrested after a report of sexual assault in Morrisons car park in Northampton.
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We Mean Business: ‘This isn’t as lucrative as it was and I’m thinking of pivoting back into the corporate world’
The founder of a family-run and award-winning dessert business has revealed it is not as lucrative as it was, which is making him consider pivoting back into the corporate world.
Former Roof Gardens site in Northampton to be redesigned by new team as previous scheme deemed 'undeliverable'
Plans for flats on the former Roof Gardens site in Northampton will be redesigned by a new team after the previous scheme was deemed “undeliverable”.
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Major Northampton town centre landmark remains available one year on as agents seek occupiers for huge retail property
A prominent Northampton town centre retail building formerly occupied by a major high street chain is still being actively marketed to prospective tenants.
Minimum of 22 years in prison for ‘self-pitying’ murderer who killed the man he described as his ‘best friend’
Samuel Field, who brutally kicked to death a 93-year-old man he called his best friend, will not be released from prison until he is in his 60s.
Giant sculpture made from stolen tools to visit Northampton amid theft warning
A giant sculpture made entirely from recycled tools is set to visit Northampton as part of a nationwide campaign raising awareness of tool theft.
Red Arrows to fly over Northamptonshire and the Nene Valley today so eyes to the skies
The iconic Red Arrows are due to fly over Northamptonshire and the Nene Valley today (Friday, May 29).
Drivers warned as dozens of Northampton roads face closures for repairs and utility works
Drivers across Northampton and West Northamptonshire are being warned to expect disruption throughout June as a series of temporary road closures come into force for repair, maintenance and utility works.
Poignant memorial to people tragically killed and injured in Northamptonshire road crashes
Visitors to Stanwick Lakes will be able to pay their respects to those who tragically lost their lives or sustained an injury in a road collision in Northamptonshire last year.
Northamptonshire fire cadets raise hundreds for charity with gruelling ‘999 Challenge’
Fire cadets from across Northamptonshire have been praised after completing a demanding fundraising challenge in support of the Fire Fighters Charity.
Look inside 'significantly enhanced' family home 'ideal for entertaining' in Northampton village
A “significantly enhanced” family home in a Northampton village, labelled as “ideal for entertaining”, has been added to the market.
Michael Thompson: Sister of alleged murder victim recalls defendant telling her to ‘have a good day’ before finding out
The older sister of the 43-year-old woman allegedly killed by her ex-partner has recalled that the defendant told her to “have a good day” during a call on the day of the incident, before finding out her sibling had passed away.
Five-day road closure planned for busy Northampton road
A road in Northampton will be closed for five days due to water connection works with drivers being warned to expect disruption.
CCTV image released after £100 children's coat and boxed vape stolen from inside Audi in Northampton
A CCTV image has been released by police after a £100 children’s coat and a boxed vape were stolen from inside an Audi in Northampton.
Ambulance service received more than 4,500 999 calls on hottest May day - 'busiest day outside of winter'
East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) received more than 4,500 999 calls on the hottest May day on record, which it has said was its “busiest day outside of winter”.
Fire crews patrol lakes and rivers in Northamptonshire with urgent summer safety message
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to take extra care around lakes, rivers and open water this summer following a number of tragic water-related incidents across the UK.
Witness appeal after woman in her 20s suffers life changing injuries following collision with tree on A45 between Northampton and Wellingborough
A woman in her 20s has sustained life changing injuries after a collision with a tree on the A45 between Northampton and Wellingborough.
A45 closed between Northampton and Wellingborough as one person taken to hospital with serious injuries following collision
A stretch of the A45 between Northampton and Wellingborough is closed as one person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries, following a collision.
Police launch operation to crackdown on illegal and anti-social use of private and rentable e-scooters in Northampton and beyond
An operation to crackdown on the illegal and anti-social use of private and rentable e-scooters in Northampton and beyond has been launched by police.
We Mean Business: ‘It’s a whirlwind of feelings – but there’s always a shadow of doubt that hovers over me’
The founder of a luxury and cruelty-free candle company has revealed the “whirlwind of feelings” that come with running a business, including a continuous “shadow of doubt”.